June 2017 (Volume 26, Number 6)

SESAME Opens
First Synchrotron Light Source in Middle East Brings Together Scientists From Around the World

SCOAP3 and APS: What You Need to Know
CERN and APS are teaming up to make more particle physics papers open access to readers

APS Launches Physics Next Meetings
A new series of topical workshops hosted by the editors of the Physical Review kicks off with materials design and discovery.

Science and Entertainment Exchange Helps Put the Sci in Sci-Fi
Mika McKinnon uses her physics background to coach the entertainment business

Coasters, G-Force and Velocity, Oh My!
Physics Day 2017 Brings High School Students to Six Flags America

APS News Survey: We Have a Winner
The APS News iPad raffle winner is a lucky physics major with a love for cars

Research News: Editors’ Choice
A universal model for solar explosions, five new baryons, and more in our monthly wrap-up of papers from the physics literature.

Spotlight on Development
Aleksandar Svager Plans Ahead

This Month in Physics History
June 16, 1657: Christiaan Huygens Patents the First Pendulum Clock

CIFS Briefs
Connecting Human Rights and Science for the Physics Community

Profiles In Versatility
Upping Her Geek Game

News from the Office of Public Affairs
APS OPA Enjoys Success with New Integrated Advocacy Strategy

Education and Diversity Update
Updates from the APS Office of Education and Diversity

The Back Page
What Life is like as a Scientist in Congress